Frank Zappa - Full Concert - 10/13/78 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)

[@michaelfraters831]

Okay so whoever posted this…thank you from the deepest parts of my musical soul! After the post of Vinnie’s jaw dropping solo yesterday I was thinking if there were any Zappa concerts (full concerts) with Vinnie? Today I get home from an absolutely grueling work day to find this entire show! Thank you so much!

[@chucktedeschi3294]

Vinnie is great!

[@crispyrobot77]

Frank Zappa concerts are the main reason Humankind needs to invent a method to travel in time imo. These videos of Frank's shows are the next best thing. Saw this lineup about a month earlier at the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta. He really loved to please his audiences no matter where or when he played. Unlike most bands, no two shows/setlists were alike. Two bass players? Who does that? Frank Effing Zappa that's who. Thx for posting.

[@dana_brooke_27]

I saw Frank at his annual Halloween shows at the Palladium in 77 & 78. So grateful I got to. They were outrageous. I must say 77 was out of this world... 2nd row!

[@chucktedeschi3294]

I was there in 76! The Palladium!

[@bogdanardeleanu5755]

you lucky bastards..

[@stevenhigley1930]

Frank Zappa a magnificent specimen of an ancient temple earthling!!👽👽👽

[@andybrown2006]

Keep in mind that this band was comprised of 2 keyboardists, 3 guitarists, a drummer, a percussionist and 2 bass players! What a funky line-up. Vinnie on drums! Great band and a fantastic show. Zappa's guitar work is sublime on a strat that Hendrix burned on stage! (during Yo Mama)

[@newusernamehere4772]

Is this the first Zappa unit to forego horns? Seems like since the beginning there was always that added brass (or woodwind) sound until Joe's Garage and the return to the "classic" rock lineup. Not sure exactly how I feel about it since Zappa's music always sounded very good with wind, but obviously all the performances are stellar (as close to perfect as you can get with stuff so heavily composed while still having room for improv)

[@hickorymccay2994]

@@newusernamehere4772 Actually, the very early Mothers were just guitar/bass/drums, with the addition on the second album of keyboards and woodwinds, and then progressively more people got added. And then the 1975-76 band had only one saxophone, then the next band had no horns (except for the NYC run documented on Zappa In New York, which had the Brecker brothers and Tom Malone as special guest performers). Then came the band with Adrian Belew and Terry Bozzio, which also had no horns, then this one. Then every band from here until 1988 had no horns, except for Bobby Martin occasionally playing French horn or saxophone.

[@andybrown2006]

@@Frunobulax74 that's basically what I said, but yes, a double quartet ( except with a drummer and a percussionist instead of two drummers).

[@Frunobulax74]

@@hickorymccay2994 - Bob Harris played trumpet during the fall 1980 tour.

[@hickorymccay2994]

@@Frunobulax74 Oh, yeah, I forgot about that. Also, the 75 band occasionally had two saxophones.

[@twonkatruck]

0:00:00 Persona Non Grata Incomplete 0:13:36 Dancin' Fool 0:17:00 Easy Meat 0:23:37 Bamboozled By Love 0:31:06 Sy Borg 0:35:47 Suicide Chump 0:45:25 Little House I Used To Live In 0:52:17 Zeets (Drum Solo) 0:56:00 Yo Mama Incomplete 1:06:18 Magic Fingers 1:10:19 Black Napkins Incomplete 1:26:40 Camarillo Brillo 1:30:10 Muffin Man 1:35:05 Strictly Genteel

[@erickate6969]

Seen frank 3 times starting in 71 and ending in 81/2 …the best concerts I have ever been lucky enough to go too. Brilliant musician/ musicians .👍😊

[@Pun2404]

I hope more of these shows are found as time goes on, KZbin NEEDS more ZAPPA

[@duster71]

Little House i Used to Live just shows Frank ABSOLUTE GENIUS. His music gives you the palate of colors and the subject to create your own visualization to bring pleasure and free your mind. You must bring the clean canvas.

[@markjackson785]

the opening track is phenomenal...and such a iconic zappa solo... fucking awesome and there is still nothing like it today 2016.

[@grubbetuchus]

That opening guitar solo weighs in at approximately 9 minutes. Zappa was one of the greatest guitar players ever. And yet he's underrated. Not in my book and not in your book, though. Music is the best, and he's the best at it.

[@groovyjazzbeats61]

...or 2020...by the sounds I hear, there will NEVER be anything like it...too much BROWN LIPSTICK IN MUSICAL CORPORATE WORLD! This comet has come gone and thankfully left an awesome trace of cosmic debris........................................................................

[@JamesJones-i2v]

Listen to Communication Through The Stars by Buckethead. He's the closest thing we've got to Zappa today

[@martincanete346]

@@JamesJones-i2v en 2024 tampoco

[@brianordelheide4661]

Zappa's revolutionary approach to music, business and getting the music to the fans CANNOT be overstated. Xlnt performance, and MY GOD THOSE GUITAR SOLOS

[@sydpix]

Everything about this oozes not only genius, but an exemplary example of the best equipment available at that time. The harmonic feedback on Zappa’s amp alone, you couldn’t buy these days leaving not only a genuine genius, but an entire industry of music instruments that will never be duplicated again. So professional….

[@yannbongo]

Dweezil said about the style of playing of his father : the right hand was like a picking chicken and the left hand was a big spider walking on the neck. . . . . . . . I think it is a good définition of Zappa s style. ... What a genius ! !!

[@ThePockyway]

drop 5ths

[@arlenmargolin1650]

@@ThePockyway I don't know I see a lot of wanky tricks that he does and I don't see his guitar style as one of the world's best is which you hear a lot I mean do you really think he's that great of a guitar player

[@lwlakksjd]

@@arlenmargolin1650 yes, hes very good

[@scottconnors8419]

@@arlenmargolin1650 just unique n knew tone like hell..devil only knows the best..

[@ManicMovesDrowsyDreams]

He's sort of ham-fisted on guitar like Jimmy Page (not saying Zeppelin is anywhere near as great as Zappa...I think everyone knows who was more innovative).

[@davenelson8187]

Can’t get enough, even after all these years ❤

[@jamesward4250]

Zappa is timeless

[@camboyan]

I'm From México and I like Frank Zappa so much....

[@dickgraham1202]

music knows NO BORDERS!!!

[@kimglass7492]

I'm from Indiana and I love Frank Zappa!!! I enjoyed him on guitar as a teenager 🤠

[@jimmystrudel]

I'm from Jupiter and we all hate Zappa.

[@mauricioquero8065]

Yo también soy mexicano, que chido que te guste la música del gran maestro zappa!

[@danielpetrone225]

@@mauricioquero8065 😮😅

[@armandocastellanos1447]

the guitar-drumms dialogue is magnificent

[@philippefrater2000]

Armando Castellanos The roots of Zappa music, guitar and drums. You got it!

[@urbanprojectz]

So well put 🙌🙌🙌

[@joaopaulowdeandrade7905]

Vinnie Colaiuta master of polyrhtmic

[@Leverquin]

time stamps please?

[@pandorasbox2290]

I remember going to this show and being upset Terry was not the drummer! In about two songs I realized Vinny was a monster!

[@massimosantantonio4594]

Best lineup along with that of 1973, with Ruth and Ian Underwood, Duke, JL Ponty etc. Grateful to be able to see this rare live concert footage. Shame as far as I know there is no other film coverage of this particular band (1978 Knebworth - I was there - is audio only).

[@ziggyzappada4554]

Here I am again... can't get enough of Frank!

[@uncle_remus7936]

You can love him, you can hate him, but you can never ignore him. I for one love him ;) Just like so many said here and in other posts: he changed my life and point of view in so many ways

[@kennethgoerg6112]

I was at this concert when my wife and lived in Ridgewood NJ. The Capital was ana amazing venue. Zappa was a friggin' genius. You can literally listen to the same song (any song) ten times and find something you didn't find before - every time.

[@gerardpitaud6941]

Oui c'était un génie et je pense que le vingt ème siècle a connu à travers lui son meilleur musicien. Je ne me laisse pas de l'écouter, bref je le venére

[@Pun2404]

Love Frank, Miss Frank, Love Frank... Support Dweezil!

[@tixximmi1]

Dweezil next month in Austin. Then it's SXSW.

[@keeganhill6140]

I’ve never listened to him until now. I’m listening to that “Easy Meat” solo and I’m floored....absolutely no limit

[@mikehahaha2962]

I'm always happy to see new zappa fan ;)

[@ThePockyway]

snap

[@youtubesucks2575]

Get yourself tinsel town rebellion it’s a Zappa album you’d like.

[@mikehahaha2962]

@@youtubesucks2575 I think this is one of his worst album, do you really like this album or do you don't know zappa really well ?

[@youtubesucks2575]

Lol Marie are you really trolling here?

[@dougquidam1258]

Beautiful how they segue into Muffin Man from Camarillo Brillo at 1:30:00

[@MrPlooky]

I saw this amazing band in San Bernardino, CA, 1978, still got the ticket stub, it read, "Frank Zappa and 5 guests" which was the band members, no opening act..

[@MrCaptainSquibbles]

13:04 I love it how he names each member, full name, and what they do. 8 people. Zappa was one of a kind.

[@lautrichpirr7861]

Ich habe so viele Stücke, Variationen und herrlichen Unsinn gehört,.. und ich bin glücklich darüber !!!

[@brianfergus839]

Ümläüts are sexy 💃

[@MatthewLevine79]

Man that solo on Easy Meat fucking shreds! How the hell did that guy never do any drugs?

[@ManicMovesDrowsyDreams]

He wanted to be able to play like that 😂

[@ManicMovesDrowsyDreams]

Also I think I just figured out that squeal you hear between notes is his octave pedal trying to keep up with the rapid note changes.

[@King_Goblino]

@@ManicMovesDrowsyDreams very cool, sounds very similar to a fuzz factory tone

[@djbabymode]

23:37 You can tell half the band started to play Honey Don't You Want a Man Like Me, which usually came after easy meat.

[@tobypuente8841]

Zappa is my answer to the question 'if you had front row seats for ANYBODY, who would go hear'? people have told me the beatles, mozart, elvis, etc...but, my choice is Frank...even though i heard him live 4 times, i'd still pick him...i walk out of his shows just in awe. I'm a deadheadwho just loves that music, and i'm also a person who thinks the best music ever is the beatles, but my best live show was the stones in oakland in '89...but every time i saw zappa i was in the presence of genius, and every hair on my body stood up, my senses heightened, and i would walk out of those shows so impressed

[@tinicum54]

Only saw them a few times in the 70's, followed since I was 12 in 1966, I agree.

[@dougw7804]

Have seen close to 1000 shows in my life, the one that stands out above all is Frank's last show in the US, 3-25-88 with Hot Tuna opening. Was 10th row dead center right on Frank, with laser focus on every note he played. Ferocious 10 piece orchestra, that was the show of a lifetime.

[@michaelshalom5622]

Yes, well of course. The grand master of modern music as understood by pygmies, ponies, maybe not presidents (except for the Czech Republic's leader), boogie men and what's out there! How do you get your water so dark? Cos I'm I'm paranoid, I'm very paranoid. For me, he had the perfect balance of madness, monster movies, pure genius, searing, slashing, singing, soaring, sublime, sweet tone solos coupled with innovative melodies which serve as brain food for me daily, all intertwined in conceptual continuity, colourfully and unabashedly presented. In other words, Music and Frank Zappa are the best.

[@jeffbuckley4453]

u must b a fucking deadhead if ur answer isnt hendrix. frank is a genius and a fantastic player. but his songs r absolute dogshit!

[@mikebtrfld1705]

Saw Hendrix at Winterland, I was 20 feet away from him. Good acid trip. Couldn't hear for three days.

[@DougHealy]

I saw these shows , the Palladium in NYC as well ... too much fun .. way different than todays concerts .. Miss you Frank !

[@boblob2003]

All of the old black and white films from the Capital Theater in NJ are absolutely priceless- from Rush to Prince to Zappa.

[@ganazby]

Frank’s sense of time was astounding. He needed virtuoso drummers, in order to keep up with those incredible guitar solos and complex musical structures. This was one of many great lineups. For me, the Roxy-era lineup was the one, but really, we’re spoiled for choice.

[@ridleyroid9060]

Really? I don't see what is so incredible about the solos, a lot of times he is off-key, lets unnecessary feedback in, takes "shit I'm out of ideas" pauses. Like, I'm sure Zappa is a legend, but as a first time listener I just don't...get it. He's certainly charming, has a great voice and commands great presence as a frontman, he is entertaining, but I don't see the whole guitarist perspective.

[@eis904]

@@ridleyroid9060 I don’t think they’re shit I don’t know anymore pauses…he is truly trying to make it fit the other music and is seeing where he fits in!

[@juanmontotougarte515]

@@ridleyroid9060 you`ll never get Zappa in a first listen. Nor a second or third. Too much information. Then at some point you start to realize who he is and what he's doing and your. mind gets blown

[@nemesisxrox6773]

@@ridleyroid9060 ... was the 70's prior to the techie gen - lotsa feedback from anyone playin live at times - stickin with prince as yur axe hero b yur better option

[@rafffaaa6975]

​​@@ridleyroid9060frank zappa is not out of key, just not your key😉. He had completly control of what he was doing on the guitar

[@ziggyzappada4554]

I believe ( my opinion only ) Frank is one of the very few that knew how to use an SG to it's full capacity... he ( Frank ) can rip my head off with the way he plays it... I'm a Tele' and Straty man myself, but I just love the sounds Frank got from the SG.. :-)

[@VoodleBand]

I agree. I have an SG and a strat and the SG is definitely much tougher to play and move around on, yet Zappa has no problem at all!

[@JamminClemmons]

Well, I'm thoroughly confused. Baby Snakes (the movie) was recorded in NY city Halloween of 1978. This video here, has a completely different line-up.

[@michaelpabst2188]

Baby Snakes was 1977.

[@functionalschizophr]

it was 77 but released at a later date....which was more common to do back then...

[@bigbobbreakdance]

I agree too, but I would go as far as saying he's the only guitarist I can think of who I don't prefer on a strat.

[@cd6914]

Magnifique et génial! Quelle band talentueux et passionné! Frank's THE one.

[@wanik4]

This is my first time hearing Zappa live. Never too late to understand his magic, I guess. Here we go.

[@johnev1233]

Three years later, how has it been? What did you dig in particular?

[@paulj0557tonehead]

*I turned 13 years old on this Friday October 13th 1978. What a great belated birthday present!*

[@G7flat5]

Thank you for this! I saw this same show at the Uptown Theater in Chicago right around this time, great, thanks again!

[@kcdonovan3663]

I saw the Poughkeepsie, NY show (Oct. 20) on this tour a week later...stood on our chairs the entire night center stage second row - will never forget it...

[@ER-me1ii]

He lets bluesy Denny Wally stretch out in this show. Oh Frank, every show different, every show a gem. Only got to see you 12 times from 80' on. A little late to the party. Miss you long time.

[@mvdeano]

Too good. What a treat to have been there!

[@rogervirdi4971]

Saw this tour in London Hammersith Odeon...20 years and lovin it...superb band he that period

[@mattiasgerard7679]

What a good surprise to hear Zappa playing guitar as always at the beginning of everything Music is the best

[@foxote640]

dont know what im more impressed by, zappa or whoever is on drums

[@Okie-00-Spool]

Haha... Whoever is Mr. Vinnie Colaiuta.

[@rogervirdi4971]

a fucking drummer,of the highest order.

[@jeanlouiscascino3033]

en même temps on n'entend guère les autres musiciens

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

It took me ages to recognize him. I've never seen VC play match grip before (or look anything like that before). He must have left right after this tour because Terry Bozio is credited for the Sheik Yerbouti album.

[@hanssvoboda]

Colaiuta stayed with Zappa until the end of 1980. Sheik Yerbouti was recorded before this with Terry Bozzio in early 1978 but wasn't released until 1979.

[@hafidimloul640]

Nous sommes en France et pourtant il y ya 80 commen'ts en anglais et en spanfrench ! Quand à Mr ZAPPA, C'EST D'UNE CONTINUITÉ CERTAINE ET "RÉELLE." HAFID

[@GuitarMaster2410]

Frank Zappa, un artista genial e irrepetible. Solo él era capaz de crear esta música.

[@ajmandam]

Watched this concert on mushrooms..this weekend My 1st zappa concert... Would have to say an audio experience for sure! Got all the moods in a 100 min show

[@TylerHNothing]

My dad told me to check out FZ many years ago because I was really into Mars Volta and newer prog+jam groups. I didn't want to type in "Frank Zappa" on youtube because I'd get his most popular videos and singles - I needed to see a live show. This was the first one that came up, and I remembered someone told me like 6 years prior VC was their fav session drummer. After hearing the first opening drum fills and guitar solo in Persona Non Grata, I was sold and I've been up &down Frank's discography, and I've got to see Dweezil.

[@grunkster]

Meeting Dweezil is one of my favorite memories. I remember it vividly. Same when I messaged him on Instagram asking what key Black Napkins was in and what the chord progression was for it and having him respond. He’s one of the most upstanding musicians of all time and I appreciate everything that man does to keep his father’s music alive. I’d see 5000 more times if I had the chance. Frank’s also just been my biggest influence in my entire life.

[@enggopah]

I saw the Mars Volta live once and it was immediately clear to me that Omar the guitarist was influenced by Frank.

[@frado6]

Vinnie!!! On drums & seal noises here.

[@zlum1556]

Frank Voltage

[@barrydb]

Awesome footage. Thank you for sharing!

[@skittl3z2311]

I would pay big money to get a drum cam of Vinnie during his time with Zappa put on youtube.

[@clausosorensen4681]

Hell yeah .. this shot is right after Vinnie took over after Terry .. and notably is that Patrick is there together with Arthur ..

[@siggiiie6769]

Frank Zappa at his best time 1978 with best line up

[@andyward8062]

What a "dream" gig ... that had to be the most fun any of those guys EVER had !!!!

[@davidebettin7699]

Un GENIO, la mia fortuna è di avere quasi tutti i vinili fatti,ed uno che non dovrebbe esistere. Non trovo un gruppo che si possa paragonare. Zappa per sempre.

[@Run69records]

@Davide Bettin non posso che essere pienamente d'accordo.. non riesco ad ascoltare altro, anche perchè suono da ormai 25 anni in una tribute band a lui devota... non esisterà mai più ne quel periodo ne uno come Frank Zappa... mai più nei secoli a venire...anche perchè la situazione attuale nel mondo, è una totale follìa.. e così, mi viene in mente I'm the slime...o no...? ..ci sarebbe veramente troppo da dire.... un abbraccio vero, da Zappiano a Zappiano...

[@FVZCB]

FVZ' MUSIC...MY RELIGION

[@jivadaya6439]

Vinnie!

[@ebomberebomber2329]

vue en concert en 1979 a lyon en france concert magnifique 3 heures de concert de pur bonheur rip mr zappa

[@NobodyAtAll1969]

And they make us wait years on end for a new live Zappa releases when they have gold like this lying around already that can be converted to audio releases.. simply incredible. Don't worry guys.. we'll finally get to hear the Halloween 1978 full shows in HQ for example, by 2030 a.d at this rate if we're lucky.

[@fantasticnosetube]

Grandiose. J'aime beaucoup cette formation période Joe's Garage, Yellow Snow ici impeccablement executé, ma-gni-fique !

[@calebtuckrt4619]

Gimme that gimme that bloooowwww joobbb

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

I was a little bit confused when I heard that

[@jesusflowers8750]

@@nataliezementbeisser1492 you must not listen to very much mid-late 1970’s zappa

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

@@jesusflowers8750 Zappa was a little bit sexist, huh?

[@jesusflowers8750]

@@nataliezementbeisser1492 the song is about having sex with a gay robot named Bob

[@hickorymccay2994]

@@nataliezementbeisser1492 Yes. That kinda sucks, honestly. Product of his time.

[@johntiney1985]

Amazing, Sy Borg is incredible, the Peter Wolf solo is so good. FZ chillin'/fuming for the duration

[@waitindelaney]

Man, I love that solo on Easy Meat!

[@mattwells2529]

I've listened to live Frank for years now and love it all but there is something supernatural about the way he locked in with Vinnie. It's like a real one brain controlling both players type of thing. Music really is the best!

[@jamesward4250]

Should I leave you two alone😅.

[@wezzmusic]

Zappa made the most out of the oddest sounds &, also made the most amazing music.

[@jonandreashatun3184]

Peter Wolf on moog solo on Sy Borg! Lovely

[@johnnyjones2255]

Brings back memories of those “toasty” Saturday nights, the best time to appreciate The Zap !

[@ziggyzappada4554]

A month ago I was watching this concert... I was going in chronological order for a while ( it takes me about 4 months to recycle all Frank's music ) now I just randomly pick out something of the man's great work.

[@meslegod]

Hi Ziggy. Please,don't treat me like a war ciminal,as Frank used to say,:) and answer me this..On one footage after Easy meat follows Bamboozeled by love,and on the other after Easy meat follows Honey Don't You Want A Man Like Me,and the time and place are the same..CAPITOL THEATER 10/13/1978 ..Apperantly,i'm missing something out..Write me please...Thanks!

[@ziggyzappada4554]

meslegod I'm not sure what you want me to answer, but I'm happy to if you can explain a little better please? Am I missing something too :-/ maybe we can work it out together.

[@OccasionalPythonBooT]

Zappa played two shows sometimes. Same date/venue, but always a different show. Sometimes only a couple changes, other times a completely different playlist altogether. This stop on the '78 World Tour did in fact have an early show and a late show, and videos exist for both.

[@ziggyzappada4554]

Thanks for the reply and explanation.

[@donhaight2631]

I was at both these shows, still have the ticket stubs. Not sure if this was the 7 ;30 or 11 ;30 show. Where can I find the other one?

[@raymondarenas9512]

What an amazing show I saw them with this ensemble what a rocking teenage combo they were amazing brings back so many memories why I trip my balls off watching this right now😮😂❤❤ now

[@imaseeker100]

good gawd. just masterful. talent all around. vinny is a savage

[@keepthemetalflowing]

Vinnie was young lol So odd seeing him play matched grip, too. Great video, so glad this was posted.

[@cyclesmoking]

In a band full of great musicians, Vinny C. really stands out. What a talent! And only 22 years old here!

[@Niko3387Y]

Ike and Vinnie are so good

[@jamesward4250]

Yes Vinnie played with Jeff Beck, Frank has spawned a lot of musicians Adrian blew etc.

[@senna01]

It's funny how in 23:36 Vinnie (and Frank himself!) thought the next song was "Honey, Don't You Want a Man Like Me?". Nice recovery, though!

[@senna01]

+Cedric Harris Yeah, I think it's on that "We Don't Mess Around" german video

[@patoboyle8926]

+senna01 -I guess there was an early show and late show that day, and in the early show, they DID play it in that slot.

[@senna01]

+Pat O'Boyle Yeah, there were 2 shows that day. Actually both of them are on KZbin, this here being one of them.

[@jkeuler]

I think what happened is this... "Honey" followed "Easy Meat" for a good chunk of the 78 tour. Frank added "Bamboozled" between the two of them and the band still wasn't used to the new transition yet... Just a theory

[@BillM1960]

senna01 I do not think that was a mistake. The themes of the songs fit together. I believe it was a tidbit thrown in for real fans.

[@suginami123]

The. very best. And he could do it live better than on vinyl. I saw this tour. A 2 hour concert with no breaks or intermissions. A one hour encore. All that material and probably more. No one else could do that.

[@annmariegorman9306]

went to this show it was great

[@Runyan4PREZ]

It's one of the best concerts of all time. What a treat. Awesome stuff.

[@sethdarvick7007]

He was one of a kind. I really started listening carefully and was amazed at how intricate his music was. One of a kind. Miss him too.

[@victorcoral]

This the late show. The early show set is also available here on youtube, the title is identical but don't be fooled folks, there's two of them !! :):)

[@duster71]

Victor Coral i know its like there is a God. God of Music Frank Zappa. Of all the show ive been to starting from the Roxy era74 to all the Halloween shows since 74,various other show in the tri state area,THE RITZ,i have never seen Frank so animated as he was this night.If they would only release the Ritz videos.

[@hafidimloul640]

A ouoi sert ce commentaire •ZAPPA is the best, un •c'est tout

[@ThomasBlomster]

Easy Meat guitar solo is outstanding. Always great to hear FZ burn on the guitar, to my ears the Gibson SG suits him well (I'm not an equipment geek).

[@phizap]

yowsa yowsa yowsa ! super show, great upload, thx !! :))

[@phizap]

oooo yeah !! denny wally on vocals, he bought me drinks :))

[@alexcubata]

One of th greatest music videos ever uploaded!

[@alexindustrials8742]

the magic concert, my favorite, sheik yabouti and joes garage were the only albums i had, listened to them for 20 years b4 i got any other material, i know every sound combination, they were all banned in south africa in the apartheid years, the most talented band i ever heard in my whole life time

[@duster71]

You should listen to The Ritz show. Absolutely Frank and the bands greatest performance.After seeing more than 25 Zappa shows this show is considered his great by many and myself.Got to stand directly in front of Frank. What he did on guitar that night could never be duplicated. He used his Hendrix Strat for much of the show,Jimi used a little can of lighter fluid were as Frank used a tanker truck of Jet fuel.

[@Dhhvhjbcghbbb]

This is absolutely phenomenal!! 🤘 Love Zappa's music! 🙏

[@Briansmusic-]

57:45 is that the Hendrix strat? Looks like it with a maple neck and taped on pick ups.

[@Briansmusic-]

+Mister Nebula & The 25th Century Quakers thanks for the confirmation.

[@Briansmusic-]

Been a Zappa fan since I was 8 and am 55 now.

[@stephenchase3352]

I wish this vid was in color to check out the burnt colors on this iconic guitar.

[@andythomas706]

No! Not at this point!

[@precisionbrown6829]

It certainly is

[@grantfreeman8224]

The guitar and rhythm stuff happening between 10:10 and 10:25 is the kind of thing where I'd do "yea, that's a riff for a new bad ass song." Soooooo cool, hearing Zappa solo is inspiring as hell.

[@jimmyfreeman5714]

On point! Steve Vai came from this influence. His music is inspirationally uplifting.

[@raymondarenas9512]

Love Ike Willis when he wears a knit hat remind me of the Cosby Kids you know which one I'm talking about I think we could all relate to that one😅😅😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@jesterman1302]

Some of these songs are still so funny I laughed my ass off 🤣 and uncle Frank's playing gave me goosebumps. If his guitar playing doesn't inspire you as a guitarist then maybe you should switch to a broom.

[@Timok67]

Great set. Long live the Zappa

[@jimgroff6880]

Zappa forever ♾️

[@FVZCB]

Forever

[@gialloflack]

Outstanding show. I was at the later show where towards the end of the end I gave him a portrait I made of himself.

[@MatChew75]

My favorites stuff of Vinnie was in 79 especially when they were in Europe I got the show from the Apollo Manchester England '79 it's amazing called "whole lot of compression". It's hard to say exactly where Terry Bozzio went after Zappa I mean I know he started playing for the band UK with John wetton and Eddie jobson in 79 (after my favorite drummer bill bruford left and went back to King Crimson) and then he went on the missing persons with his sister but what did he do in 78?

[@clausosorensen4681]

1978 I saw FZ in Copenhagen for the first time right before this recording taken back in the US. Terry was laying down the beast. Now .. I do not want to play favorite. But Vinnie .. I think we both are on the same wavelength .. :-) Ohh and I am sure that you got a kick out of both seeing Patrick and Arthur on this cut.. Patrick of course went on to play with Terry in missing persons and their brief stardom with that outfit

[@joebeeber8693]

I HAVE JUST BEEN ZAPPED BY ZAPPA AN FEEL SO MUCH BETTER NOW THANKS BRO !!!

[@arfshesaid4325]

vc's playing here is purely sick, pushin frank all over the road....love it

[@moukaouame]

Un très grand parmi les grands. Un musicien qui s’était moqué des petits rockeurs... Je l'adore....

[@dougquidam1258]

Wow. The more I listen the more I'm amazed. What a great solo in Suicide Chump. I own all of Zappa's albums as well as lots of bootlegs but there's always great shows like this one that pop up. ZAPPA'S MUSIC IS THE BEST.

[@jacklynch5057]

The first song is INSANE. Nothing else like it.

[@todoeSSonido]

Uno de los mejores shows que escuché y ahora ví en mi vida..

[@jorgericardooller8088]

King crimson, Zappa y Van der graaf Generator.........Son lo mejór que hubo, hay, y habra por siempre!!!

[@salsa4everable]

SWEEEEEET synth sound on Sy Borg...... thought it was george duke playing. excellent version of suicide chump too...... if you had to guess the guitarist, you could pick frank in a mere two to four notes :)

[@johannaskuivenhoven3685]

Too bad Carlos Santana could play like this

[@SggK1957]

Best Zappa concert I have ever seen! Wow! What a musical genius!!!

[@mathewmaher2585]

the zappman was a bizzare creative genious ...

[@craigfazekas3923]

Uhummmlllläther 😎 God, do I miss Frank & his bands !!

[@DanaZelmanoff]

Amazing, thank you! :)

[@joelhill7298]

Johnny!! Enjoy life on the surface. This is obviously far deeper than you will ever go in life or music. God bless you.

[@CharNewc]

Little did we know at the time that Vinnie Colaiuta would become one of the world's best drummers.

[@maiziemom]

CharNewc Terry Bozzio came equally close...

[@kevindaniel5086]

if zappa hires you, you're already the world's best something.

[@kevindaniel5086]

if zappa hires you, you're already the world's best something.